Golden Thomasomys vs Javan Cochoa

Thomasomys aureus compared with Cochoa azurea

Key Differences

• Golden Thomasomys is Least Concern while Javan Cochoa is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Golden Thomasomys	Javan Cochoa
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Aves (Birds)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Family	Cricetidae	Turdidae
Genus	Thomasomys	Cochoa
Species	Thomasomys aureus	Cochoa azurea

Evolutionary Relationship

Golden Thomasomys and Javan Cochoa share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Golden Thomasomys

LC — Least Concern

Javan Cochoa

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Golden Thomasomys	Javan Cochoa
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Golden Thomasomys

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Venezuela.

Javan Cochoa

Habitat

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Range

Found in Norway. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.